The F-100 was the first USAF supersonic fighter. It made its initial flight on May 25, 1953, and the first production aircraft was completed in October 1953. The Super Sabre became the first fighter to attain level flight supersonic speed, doing so during its maiden flight. The F-100 became operational in September 1954. North American built 2,294 F-100s before production ended in 1959.The F-100D was one version that benefitted from a number of improvements, including increased wing and vertical tail area, additional electronic equipment, autopilot, provision for "Buddy" tanker refueling equipment, two 450 gallon external tanks and inboard landing flaps.
Please see the paint guide below for Trumpeter’s suggested colors.
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Product Details:
Scale: 1/48
Parts: 168
Length: 13.6”
Wingspan: 9.8”
- Painting and assembly required
- 8 sprues
- Clear parts
- Decals
- Illustrated instructions
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Paint Guides:
Flat Black
Red
Silver
Khaki
Metal Black
Interior Green
Burnt Iron
Tire Black
Steel
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